Season 4, Episode 15: Debt and Distress: The Growing Mental Health Epidemic, Part 1

Olivia explores the emotional toll of financial stress and what happens when it escalates into full-blown financial distress. From depression and anxiety to isolation, the consequences run deep. With rising credit card debt, car loans, and student loans, young adults are facing mounting pressure. And without adequate financial education, mental health concerns are steadily on the rise. This episode sheds light on the connection between money and mental well-being…and why financial literacy is more urgent than ever. In the end, Olivia confronts one of its most devastating outcomes: suicideNational Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: dial 988